divisor

<mathematics> A quantity that evenly divides another quantity.

Unless otherwise stated, use of this term implies that the quantities involved are integers. (For non-integers, the more general term factor may be more appropriate.)

 Example: 3 is a divisor of 15.
 Example: 3 is not a divisor of 14.

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